Kraken is one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms. Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Globally, Kraken clients trade more than 200 digital assets and 6 different national currencies, including GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, CHF, and AUD.

Kraken was founded in 2011 and was one of the first platforms to offer spot trading with margin, parachain auctions, staking, regulated derivatives and index services.

Trusted by over 10 million individuals, traders and institutions around the world, Kraken offers professional 24/7/365 client support along with one of the fastest, most performant trading platforms available. Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and was the first crypto platform to conduct Proof of Reserves audits.

In 2023, Kraken ranked 16th in Newsweek's Global Top 100 list of Most Loved Workplaces, recognizing how the platform offers one of the world's most compelling employment opportunities.

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Kraken is your bridge to the world of crypto.

Building the Future of Open Finance

Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.

Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our culture page to understand what drives us and how we work.

The Team

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Payments & Blockchain team to be focused on our payments systems. The Payments & Blockchain team is responsible for the first and last mile of every dollar (digital or fiat) that goes in or out of Kraken.

Join our Payments team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of payment providers.

As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds. You will be responsible for building systems that communicate with various blockchains to enable the timely processing of client transactions, while also ensuring the safety and security of all funds on the exchange.

The Opportunity

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality payment processing systems using React.js and other relevant technologiesBuild and refine seamless transaction experiences that optimize fund transfers for speed, security, and reliabilityEnsure an efficient and intuitive onboarding experience for users interacting with payment systems, reducing friction and improving trustDevelop innovative features that enhance engagement, retention, and loyalty within the payments ecosystemSet the standard for high-quality, secure code and lead the development of complex financial software systemsInfluence technical decisions, contribute to strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with a deep understanding of financial systems and security best practicesMentor engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive process improvements in financial software developmentDesign and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant financial systems, ensuring compliance and security best practices

What You Bring

5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applicationsDeep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React and React Native frameworksExperience with Next.js, RESTful APIs and WebSocketsExperience with frontend testing frameworksFamiliarity with modern front-end build pipelines and toolingStrong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principlesExperience within a large technology organization or fast growing startupStrong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to haves

Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology

Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Our commitment

Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.

We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.

As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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